Battle for Arnhem.... (2 Viewers)
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It is a Mountford 1/32 scale 75mm infantry gun, they do two versions and I like them both. Check out the link.
http://mountfordmodels.com/component/option,com_marketplace/page,show_category/catid,10/Itemid,27/
Here we have the gun with pneumatic tyre (flat) and the traditional spoked wheel with limber. The guys pumping up the flat tyre are Mountford and the crew manning them are K&C from the 37mm AT gun.
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Kevin that is indeed a very nice looking set-do like the pose of the arrogant "gunner" leaning on the piece as if saying to his colleague "Get on with it"
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I have to agree with Bob, a very nice display Kevin.
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Kevin that is indeed a very nice looking set-do like the pose of the arrogant "gunner" leaning on the piece as if saying to his colleague "Get on with it"
Reb
I have to agree with Bob, a very nice display Kevin.
Reb and Britfarmer,
I agree, reasonably priced too IMO. They do a horsed limbered version as well, but a lot of metal and fairly pricy, but looks like a great peice.
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The arrival of part of Sturmgeschützbrigade 280 (approximately ten StuGs) on the 19th September 1944 assisted the Germans in turning the tide against the attacking Airborne soldiers during the Battle of Arnhem. Conveniently for the Germans, this unit had arrived during the attack of the 4 British Battalions who were trying to reach the bridge. They were quickly inserted into the German defensive line and engaged the oncoming assault by the British causing considerable casualties.
During the Battle of Arnhem Sturmgeschützbrigade 280 was commanded by Major Kurt Kühme who was a veteran of both the Eastern and Western Fronts. His unit had just been refitted in Denmark and was on its way to Aachen when part of the unit was rerouted by Field Marshal Model to the impending crisis in Northern Holland. Whilst the rest of Sturmgeschützbrigade 280 was located over the German Border, Major Kühme, on orders, employed only 10 AFVs - 7 x StuG III (different variants), 3 x StuG42 (Sd.Kfz. 142/1) and 1 x SPW ( Sd.Kfz. 251/8). Even so, this unit had considerable fire power and was extremely effective against the lightly armed airborne troops.
This Assault Gun force was subordinate to SS-Obersturmbannführer Spindler and was added to the blocking line on the 19th September 1944 which formed in the western suburbs of Arnhem, late on the 17th September 1944. The Assault Gun Brigade's vehicles were attached to each Kampfgruppe within Spindler's Sperrlinie. 3 SPs each were attached to Kampfgruppe Harder, Moeller and von Allworden. These Self Propelled Guns (SPs) were used in a direct fire support role for the infantry against the British strong points along their perimeter.
Initially the brigade was not effective due to insufficient regard for infantry protection. The SPs would move into exposed positions during the night forgoing liaison with their infantry colleagues, to be only hit in the morning by British well placed camouflaged Anti-Tank guns. However after some reorganisation on 21st September 1944, the Germans ensured that the SPs would not operate individually and that they had sufficient infantry protection at all times.
Due to the lack of manpower in the later years of the war, combined with the immediate threat of the enemy on German soil, units were most likely refitted with a mixture of combat inexperienced soldiers from the different armed services and were then immediately sent into battle. The opportunity for units to conduct the necessary cohesive unit training and tactics was often disregarded as reinforcements were required to plug ever present holes in the German front.
This was different for the Sturmgeschützbrigade 280. They had spent a number of months both refitting and training in Denmark and was considered an effective combat unit at this late stage of the war. By the 24th September 1944, Sturmgeschützbrigade 280 had 2 Sturmgeschütz III SPs destroyed. This equated to 20% loss of its original combat strength when it arrived only 5 days prior. Also killed was Oberwachmeister d. Res Josef Mathes who was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross for his actions on the 19 Sep 1944.
please see link to http://www.defendingarnhem.com/Sturmgeschutzbrigade280.htm
During the Battle of Arnhem Sturmgeschützbrigade 280 was commanded by Major Kurt Kühme who was a veteran of both the Eastern and Western Fronts. His unit had just been refitted in Denmark and was on its way to Aachen when part of the unit was rerouted by Field Marshal Model to the impending crisis in Northern Holland. Whilst the rest of Sturmgeschützbrigade 280 was located over the German Border, Major Kühme, on orders, employed only 10 AFVs - 7 x StuG III (different variants), 3 x StuG42 (Sd.Kfz. 142/1) and 1 x SPW ( Sd.Kfz. 251/8). Even so, this unit had considerable fire power and was extremely effective against the lightly armed airborne troops.
This Assault Gun force was subordinate to SS-Obersturmbannführer Spindler and was added to the blocking line on the 19th September 1944 which formed in the western suburbs of Arnhem, late on the 17th September 1944. The Assault Gun Brigade's vehicles were attached to each Kampfgruppe within Spindler's Sperrlinie. 3 SPs each were attached to Kampfgruppe Harder, Moeller and von Allworden. These Self Propelled Guns (SPs) were used in a direct fire support role for the infantry against the British strong points along their perimeter.
Initially the brigade was not effective due to insufficient regard for infantry protection. The SPs would move into exposed positions during the night forgoing liaison with their infantry colleagues, to be only hit in the morning by British well placed camouflaged Anti-Tank guns. However after some reorganisation on 21st September 1944, the Germans ensured that the SPs would not operate individually and that they had sufficient infantry protection at all times.
Due to the lack of manpower in the later years of the war, combined with the immediate threat of the enemy on German soil, units were most likely refitted with a mixture of combat inexperienced soldiers from the different armed services and were then immediately sent into battle. The opportunity for units to conduct the necessary cohesive unit training and tactics was often disregarded as reinforcements were required to plug ever present holes in the German front.
This was different for the Sturmgeschützbrigade 280. They had spent a number of months both refitting and training in Denmark and was considered an effective combat unit at this late stage of the war. By the 24th September 1944, Sturmgeschützbrigade 280 had 2 Sturmgeschütz III SPs destroyed. This equated to 20% loss of its original combat strength when it arrived only 5 days prior. Also killed was Oberwachmeister d. Res Josef Mathes who was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross for his actions on the 19 Sep 1944.
please see link to http://www.defendingarnhem.com/Sturmgeschutzbrigade280.htm
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Good stuff, this is my favourite ongoing thread. I picked up a WS 047 STUG IV last year and it is now one of my most treasured pieces. WS 069 STUG IV is nice too but I haven't been able to land that fish yet! 
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Cyber Field Marshall Re: Battle for Arnhem....
Good stuff, this is my favourite ongoing thread. I picked up a WS 047 STUG IV last year and it is now one of my most treasured pieces. WS 069 STUG IV is nice too but I haven't been able to land that fish yet!
Eazy Re: Battle for Arnhem....
Great pictures and informative story. Probably my favourite thread on the forum! Thanks Kevin.
Thanks, appreciate it.
Before the actual airborne landings took place the Allies bombarded German positions so that the paratroops could be dropped with less risk. Around 0900 in the morning the air-raid warning sounded in Arnhem. The 2nd Tactical Air Force bombed German barracks and anti-aircraft positions.
One of the targets in Arnhem was the Willems Barracks, full of Germans. It was destroyed in a pinpoint attack by low-flying Mosquito's.
Secret German ammunition depots exploded In the woods around Wolfheze, A psychiatric institution was hit several times. Many patients were killed and others wandered through the woods. All this was a prelude to the airborne landings.
from http://www.rememberseptember44.com/rs44.htm
Good stuff, this is my favourite ongoing thread. I picked up a WS 047 STUG IV last year and it is now one of my most treasured pieces. WS 069 STUG IV is nice too but I haven't been able to land that fish yet!
Eazy Re: Battle for Arnhem....
Great pictures and informative story. Probably my favourite thread on the forum! Thanks Kevin.
Thanks, appreciate it.
Before the actual airborne landings took place the Allies bombarded German positions so that the paratroops could be dropped with less risk. Around 0900 in the morning the air-raid warning sounded in Arnhem. The 2nd Tactical Air Force bombed German barracks and anti-aircraft positions.
One of the targets in Arnhem was the Willems Barracks, full of Germans. It was destroyed in a pinpoint attack by low-flying Mosquito's.
Secret German ammunition depots exploded In the woods around Wolfheze, A psychiatric institution was hit several times. Many patients were killed and others wandered through the woods. All this was a prelude to the airborne landings.
from http://www.rememberseptember44.com/rs44.htm
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Kevin,
Love the airfield and Mossie shots! Great stuff!
Love the airfield and Mossie shots! Great stuff!
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Ive been not so well for the past week and resting up now. I've been through this thread starting at page 1. It's great stuff!
Feeling loads better and back to work tomorrow but today i have an urge to go and play with my Arnhem figures!
Here's some old pix i hope you dont mind me posting!
Feeling loads better and back to work tomorrow but today i have an urge to go and play with my Arnhem figures!
Here's some old pix i hope you dont mind me posting!
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Ive been not so well for the past week and resting up now. I've been through this thread starting at page 1. It's great stuff!
Feeling loads better and back to work tomorrow but today i have an urge to go and play with my Arnhem figures!
Here's some old pix i hope you dont mind me posting!
Thanks Louis and James, Great pics, I love the JGM houses, I have not got round to getting them yet. Feel free to post anytime (and anyone else)
Meanwhile with 30 Corps ............ from http://www.ww2guards.com/ww2guards/ACTIONS/Entries/1944/9/17_HOLLAND,_OPERATION_MARKET_GARDEN.html
FROM WAR DIARY 3rd Battalion, Irish Guards:
September 16 OVERPELT
A quiet day in the concentration area.
It was decided as result of casualties and lack of reinforcements, to re-organise the Battalion temporarily on a three company basis and to this end, Major M.V. DUDLEY and his Company HQ were for the time being Left out of Battle. During the evening an ‘O’ Group was held at 5 BRIGADE HQ, under whose command the IRISH GUARDS group now came, and orders were issued for a break-out of the bridge head on the following day and an advance NORTH to the ZUYDER ZEE.
Today’s casualties were one Other Rank killed and one Other Rank wounded.
September 17 OVERPELT
14:00hrs
The IRISH GUARDS group was to lead the 5 BRIGADE and effect the initial break-out of the bridge head. We had in support of us, 10 Field Regiments RA, 2 Medium Regiments Royal Artillery and one Heavy Battery Royal Artilery, and the call on a cab-rank of 11 Squadrons of TYPHOONS.
The Battalion Group crossed the Division S.L. behind a rolling barrage, but we had not gone far before the leading sqn was halted by enemy battle groups with 88 mm guns and spandaus in the woods which flanked the roads.
Progress was then slow, but the Typhoons who made 200 sorties during the afternoon, were able to overcome the enemy opposition, and after taking approx 100 Prisoners of War we crossed a small bridge just SOUTH of VALKENSWAARD in the evening and entered the town just as night fell.
During the day, Lieutenant RUSSELL was wounded by an enemy sniper, and seven Other Ranks were killed and 18 wounded.
September 18 VALKESWAARD
After a quiet night, we were due to resume the advance early, but were delayed by the infantry Battalion of 50 DIVISION which was to take over form us and did not arrive until about 09:00 hours. However, we got under way again and advanced along the C.L. as far as AALST where again we encountered a nest of Anti-Tank and Machine-Gun posts in concrete emplacements supported by inf.
Unfortunately, owing to bad weather, we were unable to obtain air support but the gunners did good work and at 17:00 hours the enemy decided to withdraw after destroying their weapons, and we were able to have a clear run through EINDHOVEN to the WILHELMINA Canal.
Here we found troops of a U.S. AIRBORNE DIVISION who were guarding the canal where the Germans had blown the bridge. The Battalion group accordingly harboured the night SOUTH of the canal, during which time an excellent bridge was constructed by the Royal Engineers.
FROM WAR DIARY 2nd Armoured Battalion, Irish Guards:
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FROM WAR DIARY 3rd Battalion, Irish Guards:
September 21 NORTH of NIJMEGEN
The advance was resumed at mid-day, but stiff opposition was encountered soon after leaving the outskirts of the town, which later proved to be thick screens of some 7 x 7.5 cm and 2x 8.8 cm Assault Guns, supported by infantry who lined the ditches with spandaus and squeeze guns.
CS Marder and very old photos of a K&C Jagdpanther
The I.G. group were again in the lead, but the country was totally unsuitable for the employment of armour as the main road was embanked and the country on either side of it dyked and impassable to tanks. Lacking the support of Typhoons, the Bn was unable to advance and was compelled to form a tight laager for the night in its present position.
During the day, Lieutenants WILSON and GORDON-SHEA were wounded, which left the Battalion with only two Platoon Commanders, and one OR was killed and 17 wounded.
September 22 NORTH of NIJMEGEN
It was decided that the axis should now be cleared by elements of 43 DIVISION and accordingly the Battalion group was ordered to remain where it was until this operation was completed.
Figarti infantry
During the day, there was a certain amount of shelling in the Battalion area as a result of which, a house in which Battalion HQ was situated, was unfortunately burnt to the ground.
Capt. G.S. CORBETT was wounded by a shell splinter, six ORs were killed, 21 wounded and one missing.
September 23 NORTH of NIJMEGEN
The Battalion was still holding their positions on the main road NIJMEGEN - ARNHEM while 43 DIVISION endeavoured to clear the C.L. There was some air activity towards evening and the bridge over the River WAAL was subjected to constant shelling and air attack. Behind us, the C.L. had been cut by a German battle group and was making supplies of ammunition and petrol an anxious matter.
September 24 NORTH of NIJMEGEN
The C.L. behind us was temporarily cleared of the enemy and Bn. H.Q. moved into the HUIS von OOSTERHOUT - a very comfortable chateau just WEST of the C.L.
At last we received some reinforcements - 70 men with Lieutenants REYNOLDS, GALLOWAY, MORRISEY, and WARNOCK.
The only casualty today was one OR wounded.
FROM WAR DIARY 2nd Armoured Battalion, Irish Guards:
see http://www.ww2guards.com/ww2guards/ACTIONS/Entries/1944/9/17_HOLLAND,_OPERATION_MARKET_GARDEN.html
September 21 NORTH of NIJMEGEN
The advance was resumed at mid-day, but stiff opposition was encountered soon after leaving the outskirts of the town, which later proved to be thick screens of some 7 x 7.5 cm and 2x 8.8 cm Assault Guns, supported by infantry who lined the ditches with spandaus and squeeze guns.
CS Marder and very old photos of a K&C Jagdpanther
The I.G. group were again in the lead, but the country was totally unsuitable for the employment of armour as the main road was embanked and the country on either side of it dyked and impassable to tanks. Lacking the support of Typhoons, the Bn was unable to advance and was compelled to form a tight laager for the night in its present position.
During the day, Lieutenants WILSON and GORDON-SHEA were wounded, which left the Battalion with only two Platoon Commanders, and one OR was killed and 17 wounded.
September 22 NORTH of NIJMEGEN
It was decided that the axis should now be cleared by elements of 43 DIVISION and accordingly the Battalion group was ordered to remain where it was until this operation was completed.
Figarti infantry
During the day, there was a certain amount of shelling in the Battalion area as a result of which, a house in which Battalion HQ was situated, was unfortunately burnt to the ground.
Capt. G.S. CORBETT was wounded by a shell splinter, six ORs were killed, 21 wounded and one missing.
September 23 NORTH of NIJMEGEN
The Battalion was still holding their positions on the main road NIJMEGEN - ARNHEM while 43 DIVISION endeavoured to clear the C.L. There was some air activity towards evening and the bridge over the River WAAL was subjected to constant shelling and air attack. Behind us, the C.L. had been cut by a German battle group and was making supplies of ammunition and petrol an anxious matter.
September 24 NORTH of NIJMEGEN
The C.L. behind us was temporarily cleared of the enemy and Bn. H.Q. moved into the HUIS von OOSTERHOUT - a very comfortable chateau just WEST of the C.L.
At last we received some reinforcements - 70 men with Lieutenants REYNOLDS, GALLOWAY, MORRISEY, and WARNOCK.
The only casualty today was one OR wounded.
FROM WAR DIARY 2nd Armoured Battalion, Irish Guards:
see http://www.ww2guards.com/ww2guards/ACTIONS/Entries/1944/9/17_HOLLAND,_OPERATION_MARKET_GARDEN.html
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http://www.rememberseptember44.com/rs44.htm
Victoria Cross - Lance-Sergeant John D. Baskeyfield
On 20th September, 1944, during the battle of Arnhem, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a six-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek.
The enemy developed a major attack on this sector with infantry, tanks and self-propelled guns with the obvious intent to break into and over-run the battalion position.
During the early stage of the action the crew commanded by this NCO was responsible for the destruction of two Tiger tanks and at least one self-propelled gun, thanks to the coolness and daring of this NCO who, with complete disregard for his own safety, allowed each tank to come well within 100 yards of his gun before opening fire.
In the course of this preliminary engagement Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg and the remainder of his crew were either killed or badly wounded. During the brief respite after this engagement Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield refused to be carried to the regimental aid post and spent his time attending to his gun and shouting encouragement to his comrades in neighbouring trenches.
After a short interval the enemy renewed the attack with even greater ferocity than before, under cover of intense mortar and shell fire. Manning his gun quite alone, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield continued to fire round after round at the enemy until his gun was put out of action. By this time his activity was the main factor in keeping the enemy tanks at bay. The fact that the surviving men in his vicinity were held together and kept in action was undoubtedly due to his magnificent example and outstanding courage. Time after time enemy attacks were launched and driven off. Finally, when his gun was knocked out, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield crawled, under intense enemy fire, to another six-pounder gun nearby, the crew of which had been killed, and proceeded to man it single-handed. With his gun he engaged an enemy self-propelled gun which was approaching to attack. Another soldier crawled across the open ground to assist him but was killed almost at once. Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield succeeded in firing two rounds at the self-propelled gun, scoring one direct hit which rendered it ineffective. Whilst preparing to fire a third shot, however, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank.
The superb gallantry of this NCO is beyond praise. During the remaining days at Arnhem stories of his valour were a constant inspiration to all ranks. He spurned danger, ignored pain and, by his supreme fighting spirit, infected all who witnessed his conduct with the same aggressiveness and dogged devotion to duty which characterized his actions throughout.
Thanks Simon
Victoria Cross - Lance-Sergeant John D. Baskeyfield
On 20th September, 1944, during the battle of Arnhem, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was the NCO in charge of a six-pounder anti-tank gun at Oosterbeek.
The enemy developed a major attack on this sector with infantry, tanks and self-propelled guns with the obvious intent to break into and over-run the battalion position.
During the early stage of the action the crew commanded by this NCO was responsible for the destruction of two Tiger tanks and at least one self-propelled gun, thanks to the coolness and daring of this NCO who, with complete disregard for his own safety, allowed each tank to come well within 100 yards of his gun before opening fire.
In the course of this preliminary engagement Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield was badly wounded in the leg and the remainder of his crew were either killed or badly wounded. During the brief respite after this engagement Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield refused to be carried to the regimental aid post and spent his time attending to his gun and shouting encouragement to his comrades in neighbouring trenches.
After a short interval the enemy renewed the attack with even greater ferocity than before, under cover of intense mortar and shell fire. Manning his gun quite alone, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield continued to fire round after round at the enemy until his gun was put out of action. By this time his activity was the main factor in keeping the enemy tanks at bay. The fact that the surviving men in his vicinity were held together and kept in action was undoubtedly due to his magnificent example and outstanding courage. Time after time enemy attacks were launched and driven off. Finally, when his gun was knocked out, Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield crawled, under intense enemy fire, to another six-pounder gun nearby, the crew of which had been killed, and proceeded to man it single-handed. With his gun he engaged an enemy self-propelled gun which was approaching to attack. Another soldier crawled across the open ground to assist him but was killed almost at once. Lance-Sergeant Baskeyfield succeeded in firing two rounds at the self-propelled gun, scoring one direct hit which rendered it ineffective. Whilst preparing to fire a third shot, however, he was killed by a shell from a supporting enemy tank.
The superb gallantry of this NCO is beyond praise. During the remaining days at Arnhem stories of his valour were a constant inspiration to all ranks. He spurned danger, ignored pain and, by his supreme fighting spirit, infected all who witnessed his conduct with the same aggressiveness and dogged devotion to duty which characterized his actions throughout.
Thanks Simon
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